Berries news archive – Page 2
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ArticleHigh costs remain the big challenge for the future of Belgian strawberries
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
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Article£600k grant boosts Fieldwork’s BerryAI Project
Company is making major strides in its work to develop robotic raspberry harvesters
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NewsSpanish imports soared in January
Fruit and vegetable imports climbed 11 per cent in volume and 26 per cent in value during the opening month of the year
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ArticleAgrovision secures its largest ever private equity investment
Blueberry grower-marketer continues to target growth in the category as it pursues premium product distribution model
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ArticleRejoicePro targets next level for Egypt
Mina Eissa, formerly of Egyptian exporter Ghabbour Farms, founded RejoicePro Consulting in 2018 with the aim of helping growers in Egypt to export their fresh produce
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ArticlePiñata Farms announces several key appointments
James Wightlim, Graeme Ison and Nicole Sweeney join the Piñata Farms team
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CommentColombia’s blue dream is still alive
Colombia has the potential to become a key player in the global blueberry market
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ArticlePlanasa blueberry varieties acclaimed by LatAm specialist
Improved genetics and better agronomic management “key” in overcoming climate stress says Dr Prometeo Sánchez
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NewsGood start to 2024 for Mission Produce
Group reveals improved year-on-year results for the opening fiscal quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing 21 per cent
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ArticleCosta Group grows record-setting blueberry
Australian fresh produce company develops and grows the world’s heaviest blueberry according to Guinness World Records
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ArticleCIV has high hopes for new Shayda strawberry
Early ripening variety delivers consistent, uninterrupted production until the end of the season, consortium says
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ArticleUnifrutti buys two Peruvian suppliers to boost blueberry and avocado supply
Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru set to bolster distributor’s supply base as global demand for both products continues to grow
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ArticleMastronardi Produce joins Sekoya blueberry club
Company says it plans “aggressive” expansion of supply base across North and South America as retail demand for premium-quality blueberries continues to grow
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ArticleSpanish group demands action after Hep A alert on Moroccan strawberries
Farmers union in Valencia has asked Spain’s Minister of Agriculture to act over reported discovery of Hepatitis A in February
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ArticleEU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company begins year-round British strawberry production
Producer embarks on 12-month domestic supply thanks to a new energy solution to make glasshouse production more efficient and sustainable
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ArticleConcerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
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ArticleIndia cuts tariff on Chilean blueberries
Tariffs on shipments of fresh, frozen and dried blueberries go down from 30 per cent to 10 per cent
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ArticleOishii bucks vertical farming’s downward trend with US$134m fund boost
Company says investment will enable it to expand its strawberry and tomato production capacity and invest in new technology like robots
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ArticleIndustry leaders to speak at Fresh Produce India
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai